Equity/appreciation is less of a concern for me, although it'd be a nice to have. 

Sometimes, you need all the time you have available to address any issues or concerns.

The major concerns to me are the roof, the hot water heater, and similar.  

A strong labor market can lead to wage growth, which further fuels inflationary concerns, making the Fed less inclined to cut rates in the near term.However, many recent jobs reports have been revised downward after their initial release.

When I see this, it's concerning because.. why are so many decent looking homes in a "warm" market temperature on the market for two plus months???

Hey Marcus, It’s common for Qualified Intermediary (QI) agreements to have provisions that protect the QI, but some of the terms you’ve outlined do raise concerns.

We are concerned that the smoking/smell will turn off prospects as well as the extra cost of cleaning up areas after smokers move out.The building is in Illinois. 

Hi Austin,As a new landlord exploring self-management, your concern about obtaining signed authorizations for verifying applicant information without a physical signature is valid.

I am concerned that I will lose my money.

Your agent is NOT doing this for you and is only concerned about making their commission, no matter how many cookies they send you or white their teeth are.Cash flow - you are not guaranteed cash flow.